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Fried pastries are a traditional part of many Chanukah celebrations around the world. These scrumptious bites are similar to treats served in Italy and Israel.

Ingredients

1 cup dried cranberries

2 cups buttermilk, at room temperature

1 envelope rapid-rising dried yeast

3 ⅔ cups flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1 egg, beaten

½ cup shelled pistachios

4 cups vegetable oil

1 cup confectioners' sugar, to serve

Steps

Soak dried cranberries in 1 ½ cups boiling water for 15 min. Drain.

Meanwhile, heat the buttermilk and sugar gently in a saucepan or microwave until just warm. Sprinkle over the yeast and let sit for 10 min.

Whisk together flour and salt in the bowl of a standing mixer. Add buttermilk mixture and egg and mix at low speed until you have a smooth batter.

Chop the dried cranberries and pistachios coarsely and mix into batter. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place.

Heat oil in a large pan to 350°F, or use a deep fryer. Using a spoon, scoop out balls of dough the size of large walnuts and drop them carefully in the oil. Fry no more than 6 at a time for 3 min., or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and sift confectioners sugar over.